The lanterns made the whole place bright and he could see every detail of their dress and bearing.

He saluted them courteously.
"We make your Grace our compliments," said Gaspard.

"We are of the household of the Ambassador of Spain, and could not rest indoors when great deeds were being done in the city." The young man smiled pleasantly.

There was a boyish grace in his gesture.
"You are welcome, gentlemen.

I would have every good Catholic in Europe see with his own eyes the good work of this Bartholomew's day.